Stewards Report

NSWHRC @ TABCORP PARK MENANGLE

SATURDAY, 18^TH JUNE 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C Bentley (Chairman), C Paul, T Sharwood, S Snudden
Starter	D Westwood
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr D Justice
Swab Official	H O’Reilly, K Prestney and J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – ALLIED EXPRESS COURIER SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

ZAMBIA NZ– Pre-race blood sample.

LETS GET ROCKIN– Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

ALWAYS ROCKIN– Worked forward to the lead passing the 1300 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

CAMANCHI WARRIOR– Pre-race blood sample.

LOUIS LITT NZ– Held up in the home straight and not fully tested.

RACE 2 – BEST IN BEDS PACE – 2300 metres

YIANNI– Trainer Jason Grimson was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late declaration of Amanda Turnbull as the driver of the gelding.  Raced roughly after the start.  After considering the recent record of the gelding, a warning was issued.  Held up in the home straight and not fully tested.

JUSTA LITTLE BIT– Pre-race blood sample. 

SEND IT– Held up in the latter stages of the home straight.

HES CHIMING– Trainer Jason Grimson was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late declaration of Ashley Hart as the driver of the gelding.  Worked forward to the lead passing the 1750 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

FOUROEIGHT– Pre-race blood sample. 

RACE 3 – TIM BUCKLEY’S GETTING MARRIED PACE – 2300 metres

ASHARK– Pre-race blood sample.  Stewards questioned driver Brad Elder with regards to the tactics he adopted in the event, in particular his decision to remain on the marker pegs during the middle stages rather than obtain a favourable position one out one back, in addition to the overall performance of the gelding which finished in tenth placing beaten 24 metres.  Mr Elder advised Stewards that he was offered instructions by trainer Melanie Elder to look for a forward position in running however the gelding was beaten for pace in the early stages by LOUIE THE PUNTER NZ and when he became aware that that runner was not going to hand up the lead he looked to take cover. Mr Elder further advised that he considered shifting from the marker pegs to a position in the running line passing the 1600 metres however he felt at that stage that it would not have been preferable to follow MAN FROM BRAAVOS as he wasn’t satisfied based on the form of that runner that it could take him into the event.  Mr Elder advised that he believed the performance of the gelding was disappointing despite the soft run and he was therefore unable to explain the performance, other than having not raced for five weeks and  racing over the unfavourable 2300 metre distance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  After considering the explanation provided by Mr Elder Stewards determined to note his comments.

ROCK OF DELIGHT– Held up in the early stages of the home straight before gaining clear running passing the 100 metres.

FAZE OF GLORY NZ– Caught racing three wide in the early stage of the event before working forward to the lead passing the 1300 metres.

ROCKIN WITH ELVIS– Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

RACE 4 – APPLIANCE TAGGING SERVICES CAMPBELLTOWN LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

ZANADU– Worked forward to the lead passing the 1200 metres.  Hung out under pressure upon entry to the home straight and locked sulky stays with BETTOR BE KEPT for a short distance.

LITTLE BLISS– Post-race swab sample.

OURSHOUTHERNSTAR– Pre-race blood sample.  Caught racing wide in the early stages of the event before being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1100 metres.

BETTOR BE KEPT– Pre-race blood sample.  Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event before working forward to the position outside the leader passing the 1200 metres.  Momentarily locked sulky stays with ZANADU passing the entry to the home straight when that runner hung out under pressure.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  Stewards questioned driver Jack Callaghan with regards to the performance of the mare which despite suffering some interference entering the home straight tired over the concluding stages to finish in tenth placing beaten 21 metres.  Mr Callaghan advised Stewards that the mare was again disappointing this evening.  Mr Callaghan advised that despite the fast first sectional he felt he was able to get some respite racing outside the leader through the second quarter and as a result of the disappointing performance connections have advised that the mare would likely be retired.  After considering the explanation of Mr Callaghan Stewards determined to note his comments.

RACE 5 – MCLAREN REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL PACE – 1609 metres

ALLSET NZ– Broke stride during the middle stages of the score up and as a result was out of position at the start and took no competitive part in the event.  After considering the recent record of the gelding, a warning was issued.

MARTY MAJOR– Broke stride during the early stages of the score up and as a result was out of positon at the start and took no competitive part in the event.  After considering the recent record of the gelding a warning was issued.

CHECK IN NZ– Pre-race blood sample. 

ONE TWO MANY– Pre-race blood sample.  Trainer Amanda Turnbull was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to lodge a gear notification for the gelding. Post-race swab sample.

DON BOSTON– Examined prior to and following the running of this event as the gelding is 13 years of age and has competed in excesses of 200 race starts.  The examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 6 – CORDINA CHICKEN FARMS GOLDEN MILE (GROUP 3) – 1609 metres

CRUZ BROMAC – Trainer Jason Grimson was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late notification of Amanda Turnbull as the driver of the gelding.

JIMMY LOCKE– Post-race swab sample.

WHEREYABINBOPPIN– Pre-race blood sample.

ALTA ORLANDO NZ– Pre-race blood sample.  Hung in after the start.

RACE 7 – COBBITTY EQUINE FARM TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

CHAMPAGNE PRINCE– Commenced to race roughly before breaking stride passing the 400 metres.  After considering the recent record of the gelding a warning was issued.

ALDEBARAN URSULA– Pre-race blood sample. 

MAJESTIC SIMON NZ– Worked forward to the lead passing the 1200 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

DANCE SECRET– Pre-race blood sample.  Broke stride during the early stages of the score up and continued to gallop for the remainder of the event and unable to be restrained by driver Robert Morris.  Stewards after considering submissions from trainer Blake Fitzpatrick ordered the gelding be disqualified under Rule 15(t) for completing the entirety of the event in the incorrect gait.  In addition, after considering the recent record of the gelding, it was stood down until the completion of one requalifying trial.

RACE 8 – WARDS ACCOUNTING GROUP PACE – 2300 metres

MILITARY MAN NZ– Pre-race blood sample.

CRAZY SHIPPO– Held up in the early stages of the home straight before gaining clear running passing the 200 metres.

TINDER SURPRISE NZ– Worked forward to the lead passing the 1850 metres.

THE ANNOUNCER NZ– Pre-race blood sample.  Broke stride during the early stages of the score up.  After considering the recent record of the gelding a warning was issued.

WOW HES A ROCK STAR NZ– Post-race swab sample.

RACE 9 – HRNSW 2YO TROTTERS FOUNDATIONAL FINAL – 2300 metres

VITELLIUS– Pre-race blood sample.  Worked forward to the lead passing the 1800 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

ONE PINEVALE HILL– Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver Andrew Towers.  After considering the recent record of the filly, it will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.  Stewards questioned driver Andrew Towers with regards to the racing manners of the filly which was unable to maintain a position with the remainder of the field for the first 1000 metres of the event.  Mr Towers explained that the filly having had only four race starts prior to this evening had a number of tractability issues and if pushed in the early stages of the event is likely to break gait, so he was happy for the filly to roll along under its own steam until becoming balanced. Mr Towers further advised that the filly would now go for a spell.  After considering the explanation provided by Mr Towers, Stewards determined to take no further action.

UPTOWN LAD– Pre-race blood sample.  Over raced when racing at the tail of the field in the early stages of the event before commencing to improve to the position outside the leader from the 1300 metres.  Stewards questioned driver Leigh Sutton with regards to the performance of the gelding which tired over the concluding stages of the event to finish in sixth placing beaten 28 metres.  Mr Sutton advised Stewards that he believed the gelding had failed to settle in the early stages of the event and over raced, potentially half choking off. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  After considering further submissions from trainer David Van Ryn, the gelding was given its last chance to race truly.  Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 2 – J Grimson – Rule 210 - $100 – HES CHIMING Race 2 – J Grimson – Rule 210 - $100 – YIANNI Race 5 – A Turnbull – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – ONE TWO MANY Race 6 – J Grimson – Rule 210 - $100 – CRUZ BROMAC NZ
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – DANCE SECRET – 1 trial – disqualified Race 9 – ONE PINEVALE HILL – 28 days - spell
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil